This powerful 16th-century engraving captures the pivotal moment of the Expulsion from Paradise. With a flaming sword held high, a formidable angel drives Adam and Eve from a verdant, detailed garden. The composition by Flemish artist Chrispijn van den Broeck, masterfully engraved by Johann Sadeler I, uses dramatic perspective to draw the eye from the anguished figures in the foreground to the gates of Eden behind them.
Rendered in intricate line and shadow, the work's power lies in its dramatic tonal contrasts. The stark blacks and brilliant whites create a sense of divine light and profound shadow, lending the scene a timeless gravity. As wall art, it brings a sense of history, narrative depth, and classical sobriety to a space, inviting contemplation.
A masterpiece of the Northern Renaissance, this print is a striking centerpiece for a classic or traditional interior. It hangs thoughtfully in a study, library, or living room, either as a standalone piece or as an anchor for a gallery wall of vintage and historical artworks. Its narrative quality makes it a compelling focal point above a console table or desk.
Created in 1575, this work is a collaboration between prominent Renaissance artists. This archival edition is meticulously restored from the original engraving held at Harvard Art Museums and certified by the Surrealium atelier at Kastellet, a 17th-century sea fortress in the Stockholm archipelago. Each piece is made to order on heavyweight, acid-free museum-grade paper with archival pigment inks for lasting richness and detail.